National Child Development Luminary Michael Thompson, Ph.D. will share the latest news on issues affecting our kids today. 4 pm and 7 pm events cover slightly different topics
Boys Boys Boys! 11 am- 12pm
- What is it about our boys? Get beyond the stereotypes and help them grow into strong, sensitive, caring and thoughtful men. For parents of all aged boys!
Tickets: PTA members $5 at Island Books or $10 at the Door, Non PTA $15
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To Be Or Not to be a Tiger Mom! 4:00-5:30pm
- Really?! How much pressure is healthy and benefi-cial? Do we really understand what our kids are going through? Dr. Thompson illuminates the expectations and challenges of the real adolescent world, helping us to help our kids avoid risky behaviors and find their own balance. Especially helpful for parents of middle school and high school aged kids.
Tickets: PTA members $5 at Island Books or $10 at the Door, Non PTA $15
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Best Friends, Worst Enemies 7-9pm
- Help your adolescents navigate their complex social world – it’s not what it used to be! How do kids in 2011 distinguish between healthy and un-healthy relationships? What can they do about social cruelty and bullying in the digital age? Dr. Thompson unpacks it all for us so we can help our kids feel connected and included.
Tickets: PTA members $5 at Island Books or $10 at the Door, Non PTA $15
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